Stihl SR 450 Instruction Manual page 7

Application
Work only in the open or in very well
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ventilated locations, e.g. open
greenhouses.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while
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working with plant control
chemicals.
Never blow through nozzles or other
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components by mouth.
Avoid contact with plant control
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chemicals – immediately change
clothing contaminated with plant
control chemical.
Do not spray in windy conditions.
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Unfavorable weather conditions may
result in an incorrect concentration of the
plant protection product. Overdosing
may damage plants and the
environment. Under-dosing may result
in unsuccessful plant treatment.
In order to reduce the risk of damage to
the environment and plants, do not
operate the sprayer:
in windy conditions
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at temperatures above 25°C in the
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shade
in direct sunlight
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In order to reduce the risk of accidents
and damage to the sprayer, never
operate the sprayer with:
flammable liquids
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viscous or sticky liquids
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caustic or corrosive chemicals
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liquids hotter than 50°C
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SR 430, SR 450
Storage
During work breaks, do not leave
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the unit in the hot sun or near any
heat source.
Do not store spray solution in the
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sprayer for longer than one day.
Store and transport plant protection
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products only in approved
containers.
Never store the plant protection
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products in containers intended for
foods, drinks or animal feed.
Do not store plant protection
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products with foods, drinks or
animal feed.
Keep plant protection products out
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of the reach of children and animals.
Store the power tool empty and
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clean.
Store plant protection products and
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power tool in a place secured
against unauthorized use.
Store plant protection products and
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power tool in a dry place protected
from frost.
Disposal
Never dispose of residual plant
protection products or contaminated
rinsing solutions in waterways, drains,
sewers, street gutters or manholes.
Dispose of residual plant protection
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products and used containers in
accordance with local waste
disposal regulations.
Transporting the Unit
Always stop the engine.
Transporting in a vehicle:
Properly secure your power tool to
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prevent turnover, fuel spillage and
damage.
The container must be empty and
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clean.
Fueling
Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. Keep
clear of naked flames. Do
not spill any fuel – do not
smoke.
Always shut off the engine before
refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill
and cause a fire.
Always remove the power tool from your
back and put it on the ground before
refueling. Fuel the unit only when it is
standing securely on the ground.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any
pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly and avoid fuel spillage.
Fuel your power tool only in well-
ventilated areas. If you spill fuel, wipe
the machine immediately – if fuel gets on
your clothing, change immediately.
Check for leakage. To
reduce the risk of serious
of fatal burn injuries, do
not start or run the engine
until leak is fixed.
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